Player stats
| Stat | Gustavo Kuerten (W) | Nicolas Lapentti (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #9 |
| Rank at event | #1 | #37 |
| Ranking points | 4,075 | 960 |
| Country | BRA | ECU |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 24.8 | 24.9 |
| Height (cm) | 190 | 188 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 7 | 8 |
| Double faults | 5 | 4 |
| Service points | 108 | 99 |
| 1st serve in | 54.6% | 50.5% |
| 1st serve won | 79.7% | 70% |
| 2nd serve won | 46.9% | 55.1% |
| Service games | 16 | 15 |
| Break points saved | 6 / 7 | 2 / 5 |